--- woof puppy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I normally don't share much on this list that I > consider personal, but can anyone offer a word of > advice in keeping to the Middle Path as I develop > this > discipline into something strong enough to be useful > in my spiritual practices?
Different practitioners understand the doctrine of the Middle Way differently. This doctrine, coupled with Dependent Origination, Emptiness and Two Truths, is the pinnacle of the Buddha's teaching. At the same time, it is the most recondite, sore spot on the body of the Buddhist doctrine. You have two choices here: a.) Follow Fudo's instructions (i.e. 'just do it') b.) Strive to master the deep meaning of the Buddha's teaching Again, what will work for you depends on your overall makeup, or, shall we say, on your spiritual temperament (which some of us hold to be determined by your karmic affinities, but let's not go into technicalities here). In the end, all roads lead to Rome. The seemingly sub-intellectual approach that some sects advocate is just an alternative way of honing one's intelectual acumen. Finally, it is impossible to attain one's full potential without exercising one's faculties. Alex ===== No karma was produced during the composition of this letter __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/UwRTUD/UOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
